Sightseeing & More
IDEAS FOR DAYS OUT – plenty to discover in and around Innsbruck
The Innsbruck Card is the perfect way to make the most of your time in Tyrol. It gives holders access to the city’s best sights, beautiful nature and alpine terrain all with just one ticket.
The Innsbruck Card can be purchased for 24, 48 and 72 hours. Holders receive admission to many museums and sights as well as to the cable cars leading up into the Nordkette mountains above the city and use of the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus. The card also gives holders free use of public transport in Innsbruck as well as access to many cable cars around the city.
Sights & Attractions
There are plenty of things to see, do and discover in Innsbruck. Located in the heart of the Alps, the regional capital of Tyrol has lots to offer not only sports enthusiasts but also those interested in history, nature and technology. We have put together our own top six things to see during the WWMG 2020.
Imperial Palace and Court Church
One of the most historically significant buildings in Innsbruck
Further activities and museums
Innsbruck has plenty to see, do and discover for families, from trips to the cinema and the museum to shopping in Maria-Theresien-Straße or a day out at the Swarovski Crystal Worlds, Innsbruck Alpine Zoo or tobogganing in the mountains. We have put together a list featuring some of the best highlights for families with children.
City museums
State Museum Ferdinandeum: archaeology, art and musical instruments
Regional Heritage Museum: parlours, crafts, customs, nativity scenes, religion and magic
Tyrol Panorama with Kaiserjägermuseum: giant panoramic painting, exhibition on Tyrol, Kaiserjägermuseum
Swarovski Crystal Worlds
With a multifaceted range the Swarovski Crystal Worlds entice their visitors into the magic sparkling world of crystal. Add some sparkle to your winter: Use the code on your accreditation and get a crystal surprise for free with your purchase at Swarovski Kristallwelten Store Innsbruck.
Shopping
Innsbruck’s main shopping street, Maria-Theresien-Straße, offers plenty of options for those in search of a little retail therapy. The city also has several shopping centres: Kaufhaus Tyrol, Rathaus Galerie, Sillpark and DEZ.
Alpine Zoo
Innsbruck Alpine Zoo lies at the foot of the Nordkette mountains and is open all year. It is home to around 150 species of animals native to the Alps. The bus line W takes passengers from the Marktplatz square in the centre of the city to the Alpine Zoo.